wumagic

I am Currently thinking about getting a C240, I absolutely love the way it looks!! I am kinda hesitant though because I hear the engine is weak, only 168hp... I currently drive a infiniti G35 which is 260hp... I guess my test drive on friday will tell if the step down from 260hp to 168hp is gonna impact my decision greatly..


Those that have the C240 how do you feel about its handling / acceleration?



Thanks!

wumagic

I guess I should also add some more info to this thread.. What makes me lean towards getting the C240 is because of Mercedes low depreciation values compared to other vehicles... Since I drive alot of miles it will help hold the value in there longer for me, the value of my G35 dropped over 10G in the first year and a half so now is the time for me to make a move and jump into something else..

I hope this made sense...

Guest0001

C240 is slow as f*ck.

How about C230k Sedan? That is still slow but not as bad as the 240.

If you like the wood and the V6 and smooth ride and dont care about power C240 is a nice choice.

If you want any kind of power and want wood as well, Check out a slightly used C320.

moomeh

some options added to a c320 would pretty much equal to that of a c240 with options since some options on a c240 are actually standard on a c320.


that being said, i got a c240 since i had an option of 0% financing on any 2002 model on the lot. there was S, ML, c-coupe and the c240. i took the c240 since i need a sedan and other are either too small or too big (and i hate SUVs).


as for the c240, i don't race around. the acceleration is slow in numbers, but i would say good enough as compared to other cars on the road, and therefore adequate enough to get you from A to B. ride is quiet and smooth. i'm keeping mine till 200k or it blows up. so far, since 9/16/02, i have 22k+ miles.

LorinserCClass

I lovingly refer my engine to the 'put put' engine. Skip the 240 esp after coming in from a G35

Guest0001

I don't mean to degrade C240 owners by any means. Its a very comfy, nice highway cruiser.

But owning a V6 camry with with 190 hp ,and driving the C240 loaner was laughable. You pay 35k and have a Mercedes and its embarrasing that performance was better in my toyota. I have not drivern a C230k so I can't comment on that, but the #s still look weak.

My car is even weak power for its high 40k cost, but its sufficient and good enough and I'm happy with it.

All this being said. I understand when it comes to a certain budget and peoply buy what they can afford.

alphaforcex

Since you already owned the G35 and if depreciation is a concern, you should just keep your car. The first couple years are going to take the biggest hit so the next couple years should be okay. As far as C240 goes, it's weak compare with the G35. I'd rather drive the G35 than getting a new C240 and you'll be going through the deepest depreciation cycle again with another new car.

paul-the-limey

Hi, Just my 2 cents.....

I have a C240 and have enjoyed driving it for 3 years now. It's not a sports car nor is it meant to be. The V6 gives a smooth ride and lots of torque. For me it is plenty fast enough and I'm sure many C240 owners will agree with me. It is not slow........ You're not paying Mercedes for the 0-60 times alone.

I am used to driving cars like the Alfa GTV 2.0TS and the Golf 1.8Gti Turbo. While the GTV is advertised at 8.5 secs 0-60 and the Golf at 8.0 Secs the C240 seems quicker to me even though it is 9.2 0-60. The BMW 323 is quicker but then .... who want's a wide boys car!!

If you want a sports car then get something else but let's not slag off a perfectly competent and decent car like the C240. Not unless you want to slag off all the other cars as well - for example: Toyota's - well I need say no more - not exactly a car to flash about in the executive car park is it?? It's not comparing like with like.

CarlssonCRS

the G35 is even mover powerful than the C320.
If I were you id go with the C32. you should be able to get a really good deal on a used one.
but if you have only enough for a 240 then id go with the 230k, cuz its cheaper and faster.
the 240 is hella slow!

wumagic

The reason why I wan't to jump is because I have already put 35,000 miles on my G in a little over a year.. Where I stand with it now, I can get atleast 5 - 6G out of it to put down on a new car... Well doesnt have to be a brand new car, Im open to getting a 03 or an 02 that I can get a good deal on..

I would ultimately prefer the C320 because then it would only be a 45hp drop as opposed to 98hp drop...